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Ep. 57: John the Baptist and God's Bill of Rights
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Episode Summary
In this compelling episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty, Pastor Earl Wallace unpacks the bold and prophetic role of John the Baptist as a model for how God applies faith to government. Titled “John the Baptist and God’s Bill of Rights,” this message explores how John’s ministry didn’t just call individuals to repentance—but confronted systems of power and laid the groundwork for what Pastor Wallace calls the biblical basis of the Bill of Rights.
Reading from Luke 3:12–20, Pastor Wallace highlights the moment when government figures—tax collectors and soldiers—asked John what repentance looked like in their jobs. John gave direct commands: stop extortion, avoid false accusations, and be content with your wages. In other words, bring your faith into your job—even if your job is in government.
The episode explains how the gospel began reshaping the culture, including how taxes were collected and how soldiers treated citizens. John’s boldness even led to him confronting Herod the Tetrarch for personal and public sins—which eventually landed him in prison. But the message didn’t stop there.
Pastor Wallace reminds us that governments have always sought to control religion, not separate from it. John the Baptist’s ministry stands as a historical model of how faith must influence politics—not the other way around. The American Founders understood this, creating a wall of separation to keep the government out of faith—not faith out of politics.
5 Key Highlights
· John’s ministry influenced government operations—including how tax collectors and soldiers did their jobs.
· Faithful people can’t follow ungodly orders—repentance changes loyalty from corrupt systems to God’s Word.
· Government always seeks to control religion—but God calls His people to influence government with righteousness.
· Herod’s imprisonment of John shows the danger and cost of speaking truth to power.
· This episode draws a direct line from John the Baptist to America's founding values and our Bill of Rights.
Why You Should Listen
If you’ve ever wondered how Christians should engage with government, this episode explains how God’s people are called to impact culture, civic life, and even politics, starting with the bold example of John the Baptist.
Why This Episode Matters
We’re in a time when the battle between faith and government control is intensifying. Understanding the biblical foundation of our freedoms—and the boldness required to defend them—has never been more important.
Important Links:
Website: www.libertycfchurch.org
The Biblical Basis For The Bill of Rights: https://libertycf.org/3br/
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